John3400
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The tree is in my back yard. It was planted about 45 years ago on an angle. I suppose the previous owner was going for a windswept look. It was ok until a couple of months ago when we had a lot of rain and the wet soil plus overhung weight which had been building all this time caused it to fall with the trunk lying flat on the ground and a large % of the roots broken or uprooted. It appears that most of the roots are still in the ground and it has new leaves, so it appears to still be alive.
I would like to try and save it. Today, I jacked it up to about 15 or so degrees above horizontal (see attached picture) and have temporary supports, jack stands, holding it up. I'm considering getting an old railroad tie and making a cradle to hold the trunk off the ground.
I will appreciate any thoughts or suggestions on what I might do to try and maintain the trees health.
John
I would like to try and save it. Today, I jacked it up to about 15 or so degrees above horizontal (see attached picture) and have temporary supports, jack stands, holding it up. I'm considering getting an old railroad tie and making a cradle to hold the trunk off the ground.
I will appreciate any thoughts or suggestions on what I might do to try and maintain the trees health.
John